What does Sawubona mean?

Ukubingelela umuntu oyedwa (To greet one person) For example: "Sawubona bhuti, unjani? (Hello brother, how are you?)"

Where does the slang word Sawubona come from?

Sawubona is a slang term from South Africa. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in South Africa and across Africa.

What are other meanings of Sawubona?

Sawubona can also mean: Ngiyakubona, ukubingelela (I see you, greeting)

Sawubona

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added April 06, 2026 · 2 definitions

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Sawubona

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Ukubingelela umuntu oyedwa (To greet one person)

"Sawubona bhuti, unjani? (Hello brother, how are you?)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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Sawubona — definition 2

Ngiyakubona, ukubingelela (I see you, greeting)

"Sawubona mfowethu, unjani? (Hello brother, how are you?)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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🇿🇦 About South Africa Slang

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